Mustafa is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #231 in 2015 with 247 recorded births. This places Mustafa in the top 4% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 303 births ranking #165. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 233.8%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 1,349 boys born was named Mustafa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Mustafa is a classic Arabic name meaning chosen. It carries both warmth and dignity and has been widely used across Muslim communities for generations.
The name is especially important because Al-Mustafa is an honorific associated with the Prophet Muhammad. That religious background has helped keep it firmly established across many regions.